PhD student at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics group, ETH Zürich, due to complete in the summer of 2022.
Institute of Geophysics, NO H25,
ETH Zürich, Sonneggstrasse 5,
8092 Zürich, Switzerland
I study geodynamic processes of planetary interiors across the scales, using numerical models. In particular, my interest lies in putting geophysical, geological and geochemical observations in a geodynamically coherent framework. My research focusses on, but is not restricted to, the composition and dynamics of the deep Earth, and its control on our planet’s evolution.
I have a strong interest in science communication, outreach, and equality. This is reflected in my roles in the Geodynamics division (GD) of the European Geosciences Union: I’m an editor for the GD blog website, and represent all GD Early Career Scientists (ECS) as the ECS Representative. I aim to contribute to a more open, diverse, and inclusive community for young scientists.
Research
A summary of my current and previous research projects, involving the deep Earth, Venus, and intra-oceanic subduction.
Publications and conferences
A list of my peer-reviewed articles, contributions to conferences and workshops, and media coverage.
Outreach
My written and edited outreach articles. Related to science communication and promoting diversity in the academic world.
PhD candidate
2018-present
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich – Institute of Geophysics
Dynamics of chemical and rheological heterogeneity in Earth’s lower mantle
- Conducting 2D and 3D spherical numerical models of mantle convection to investigate the dynamics and evolution of chemical and/or rheological heterogeneities in Earth’s lower mantle
- Post-processing of numerical results and integration with observations from (cosmo-)geochemistry, geophysics, geology, and mineral physics
Advisors: P. Tackley and M. Ballmer
MSc. Earth Sciences: Geophysics
2016-2018
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich – Institute of Geophysics
MSc Thesis: Plume penetration into Venusian lithosphere and the origin of coronae: 3D thermomechanical modelling
Supervisors: T. Gerya and L. Montési
MSc research project: The formation of oceanic detachment faults and there influence on intra-oceanic subduction initiation
Supervisors: T. Gerya and S. Beaussier
BSc. Earth Sciences
2013-2015
Utrecht University – Department of Earth Sciences – Paleomagnetic Laboratory Fort Hoofddijk
BSc Thesis: Obtaining a high resolution geomagnetic field intensity curve for the Azore region, the IZZI-Thellier approac
Supervisor: L. de Groot
EGU OSPP Award
Outstanding Student Poster/PICO Presentation award in the Geodynamics division of EGU, at the General Assembly (2019)
ETH MSc thesis Medal
Award for the best Master’s thesis in the Department of Earth Sciences at ETH Zürich
(October 2018)
ETH Master Scholarship
Excellence Master Scholarship for my MSc degree at ETH Zürich (2016-2018)
Molengraaff Fund
TU Delft Fund for carrying out paleomagnetic fieldwork for my BSc thesis project in the Azores (May 2016)